Drawing and Gouache in Watchmaking

The Art of Drawing and Gouache in Watchmaking

Drawing and gouache of watches is an art that requires years of practice. It is a major asset to put your watch ideas on paper. This allows us to be as close as possible to the final result from the beginning of the project and to avoid unpleasant disappointments. It is one of the key assets of the house.

Why drawing and gouache in watchmaking?

 

In watchmaking, drawing and gouache are inseparable from the creative process. Drawing and gouache generally come before the prototyping stage. These techniques allow the watchmaker or designer to express his idea to the customer. This idea can then be adapted according to the customer's wishes. The key to a good drawing or gouache of a watch is not only its aesthetic aspect, it is also that it is achievable with the techniques mastered by the house. The use of color is a plus when it comes to pieces with several materials or stones of different colors. We will be able to seek the subtle balance of colors associated with the subtle balance of shapes. A professional designer and gouache artist must learn over the years freehand drawing, perspective, the representation of textures, the representation of stones and materials. Like all artistic professions, the more you practice, the more you improve.

Watch drawing and gouache: an art and craft technique

 

All watchmakers need drawing and/or gouache. From the initial sketch on a corner of a table to the final gouache, you have to know how to restore the appearance of the future watch. Whether you are making hands, a dial or a case, you will have to use this technique. Drawing and gouache will allow the craftsman to think about the technical challenges of the following stages: manufacturing, finishing, assembly in order to create a watch faithful to the imagined creation. It is also an essential means of communication between the different trades in our company. The complexity of mastering the drawing and gouache of jewelry and watches makes it an artistic profession in its own right.